Exercise Physiologist- Southdale

Job Overview

Fairview Health Services is hiring a casual Exercise Physiologist to join our CV Imaging team at our Fairview Southdale Hospital located in Edina, MN.

Perform non-invasive cardiology procedures; assess and monitor patient progress; intervene as appropriate to ensure procedures achieve desired outcomes; provide patient education; respond to medical emergencies; communicate with healthcare team; troubleshoot equipment ; and orient and train. Is cross scheduled to allow for a flexible work schedule between the hospital and imaging center.

Schedule:This casual position provides coverage on an as-needed basis, with shift lengths varying from 4 to 12 hours. The department is open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., seven days per week. Candidates must be available to work weekends as needed.

As an Exercise Physiologist, you will be responsible for: 

Direct patient care-Monitor, assess and provide appropriate exercise interventions for inpatient/outpatient, exercise pharmacologic and cardiopulmonary stress tests. Monitor physiological responses including: 

• Heart rate
• Blood Pressure
• Electrocardiogram
• Respiratory rate
• Signs and symptoms
• Determine exercise/test termination and recovery time.
• Document appropriate subjective findings
• Provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Ability to perform technical procedures

• EKG’s
• Holter monitor placement and scanning
• BP monitor placement
• Event monitor placement

Collect, assess, and report data

• Prepare reports for physician interpretation with department software
• Properly document pertinent patient information
• Communicate with other healthcare providers as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science
• Less than 1 year cardiac rehabilitation, stress testing or Holter monitoring experience
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)
• ACLS at time of hire or within 180 Days
• American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years years of cardiac rehabilitation, stress testing or Holter monitoring experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status